AD #3849 - China EV Aces NCAP Crash Test; Honda Outsells Stellantis In U.S.; China EV Price War Spreads to ICE Cars
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Sales shifts highlight Honda overtaking Stellantis in the US amid Stellantis' struggles and executive shakeups. VinFast delays its North Carolina EV plant but moves forward with a smaller Indonesian facility. Germany abstains from EU tariffs on Chinese EVs to avoid trade tensions, while Chinese automakers plan EU factories to sidestep tariffs. China challenges US EV subsidies at the WTO. JD Power finds EVs cheaper to own long-term in most US states. Bollinger Motors appoints a new CEO with GM and EV startup experience. China's EV price war intensifies, now impacting ICE vehicles, with significant discounts in the market. Chinese cars have dramatically improved crash safety, rivaling European standards.
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"... from euro end CAP, which up to now has rated the Tesla Model Y as the safest car it's ever tested. The Chinese..."
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